Travel information
Bristol is a City that is well connected to the rest of the United Kingdom and the rest of the world.
This page puts all the basic travel information for Bristol into one place: Road, Rail, Air, Park
& Ride.
If there is something missing that you feel we should add, then please email us and let us know.
Road:
The M4, M5, and M32 are the main road links in and out of Bristol (the M32 takes you into the City Centre.
You can also reach Bristol by many of the older roads; such as the A4, A37, A38 etc. To save taking your
car right into the City Centre you could make use of Bristol's Park and Ride Services.
Rail:
There are two main Railway Stations in Bristol. Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) only about a 15 minute walk
from the heart of the City Centre. Buses and Taxis are available to allow you to reach other parts of the
City and beyond.
Bristol Parkway (BPW) is situated just North of Bristol at Stoke Gifford. There are regular services to and
from Bristol Temple Meads.
Currently both stations are operated by First Great Western.
Air:
Bristol International Airport is situated towards the South of the City, follow the A38 South of Bristol
and you will soon come across it. Many airlines operate at Bristol International Airport, including:
KLM, Easyjet, Flybe. You can fly to many parts of the UK, Europe, and beyound. Popular destinations
include: Paris, New York, Malta, Dublin, (and many more).
There are many services offered at the Airport, such as: Long & Short Term parking, Car Rental, Bus/Coach
Services to and from the City Centre, Taxi's.
You can find out information about flights and parking etc bi visiting: http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/
Park and Ride: (Updated: 01/05/2008)
Currently Bristol has 3 Park and Ride Services:
Service No:
Location:
902
Portway
903
Long Ashton
904
A4, Bath Road
Each location offers the following services:
FREE Parking, providing you pay for the bus service
Frequent bus service
Fully accessible buses with spaces for buggies/wheelchairs
Designated parking for blue badge holders
CCTV surveillance and security patrols on site
Off peak fare available after 10:00 weekdays
Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Bus Passes can be used after 09:00 weekdays and all day Saturday
Multi journey tickets available
Season tickets available offering great discounts
Up to three children under 16 travel free with every fare paying adult
Enhanced services operate in the pre Christmas period
You can find out more information about the services by visiting
Bristol City Council's website: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/transport-and-streets/parking/park-and-ride/